July 2020 Press Release

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

MEMPHIS, TN (July 2020) – Improper disposal of household hazardous waste poses a danger to
our environment, especially our natural waterways.  The City of Memphis Storm Water Department
encourages all residents to take these wastes to the Memphis and Shelby County
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility located at 6305 Haley Road.  For more information regarding hours of operation and a list of acceptable items, please visit the City of Memphis Solid Waste Management website at https://memphistn.gov/government/solid_waste_management/household_hazardous_waste 

Many everyday household products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides contain potentially hazardous ingredients.  These wastes can be corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive.  They must be
disposed of properly and not poured down the drain or into storm sewers, or placed on the ground or in your trash receptacles.  Improper disposal poses a threat to human health, pets, and our environment. 

PLEASE! BE PROUD OF YOUR CITY. 

HELP KEEP OUR WATERWAYS CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL.

For more information, please visit our
website at MemphisStormWater.com or contact
the City’s Storm Water Department at 901-636-4349.